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Efficacy and Safety of Aliskiren and Atenolol in Adults (>18) With Mild to Moderate Hypertension

Information source: Novartis
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this data on August 23, 2015
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Condition(s) targeted: Hypertension

Intervention: Aliskiren (Drug)

Phase: Phase 3

Status: Completed

Sponsored by: Novartis

Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Novartis Pharmaceutical, Study Director, Affiliation: Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Summary

This is a study for people diagnosed with hypertension to compare the safety and effectiveness of aliskiren alone and in combination with atenolol. Each patient will be in the study for 12 weeks.

Clinical Details

Official title: A Twelve-week, Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel-group, Multicenter, Dose Escalation Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Aliskiren Administered Alone and in Combination With Atenolol in Patients With Essential Hypertension

Study design: Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double-Blind, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Primary outcome: Change from baseline in diastolic blood pressure after 12 weeks

Secondary outcome:

Change from baseline in systolic blood pressure after 12 weeks

Diastolic blood pressure < 90 mmHg or a reduction of > 10 mmHg after 12 weeks

Blood pressure of < 140/90 mmHg after 12 weeks

Eligibility

Minimum age: 18 Years. Maximum age: N/A. Gender(s): Both.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Outpatients 18 years of age and older. 2. Patients with essential hypertension. Exclusion Criteria: Severe hypertension, Current diagnosis of heart failure, History or evidence of a secondary form of hypertension, Participation in any investigational drug study within one month of planned participation, Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply

Locations and Contacts

Investigative Centers, Germany

Novartis, Basel, Switzerland

Additional Information

Starting date: November 2005
Last updated: November 7, 2011

Page last updated: August 23, 2015

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